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It is funny how fast the months slip by…for the first time I do not have access to the time I once did during these warm months. And time is everything. Especially when you want to make every flavor of popsicles under the sun, plan picnics, travel, and run around half-naked in a bathing suit. But trying to do said things as much as possible is all one can do.. even if not as frequently as desired. In this mindset, what better way to brighten a quick trip to the market then coming upon red currants. I have never tasted red currants before and am very excited to jump on this summer bandwagon.

Red currants are very tart. Only certain people can enjoy eating them plain (and not make crazy distorted faces…guilty) They pair beautifully with other berries such as raspberries and blackberries. Throw them in your morning cereal, oatmeal, in a jam or compote….or in MUFFINS. Or morning(cupcake)muffins. For anything containing oats is instantly thrown into the ‘meant for breakfast’ category.

Red Currant and Poppyseed Muffins1 cup red currants, lightly rinsed1/2 cup brown rice flour1/4 cup quinoa flour1/4 cup almond flour1 cup milk, regular or nut milk1 cup rolled oats1 egg1/4 cup coconut oil2 tbsp honey2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 tsp pure vanilla extract1 tbsp poppyseedsdash of cinnamon (optional)muscavado sugar (optional)**You can also sub 1 cup of oat flour instead of the ones listed.Preheat your oven too 400 degrees. Grease a muffin pan. In a large bowl combine flours, oats, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds. In a smaller bowl add milk, egg, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla. Stir until combined then add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix. Stir in the red currants last. Fill your muffin cups around 3/4 of the way. You can stir a few dashes of ground cinnamon into the batter beforehand or sprinkle a bit on top of the muffins right before you put them in the oven. If you want a sweeter touch take a few pinches of muscavado sugar (or brown sugar) and sprinkle the tops of the muffins before putting them in the oven as well. Bake for around 20 minutes until the edges start to golden and a toothpick comes out clean.Cool before storing.